Gutter and Fascias Cleaning With An 18' Pressure Washer Lance and a Karcher K4

I've never really enjoyed washing gutters and fascias but it's such a good money making add on I've always been looking for the easiest way of doing it so after seeing numerous Instagram posts I decided to look into using a pressure washer on them. This lead me to buy an 18' lance to try it.
There are loads of different lances to purchase but I didn't want to spend a lot in case I didn't like it so I didn't look for weight or how ridged they were, it was the price that helped me with my decision.
It was also the fact that I already had a K4 Karcher which is small and light enough to use instead of taking my big pressure washer, and the lance that I chose had a Karcher connector.
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[@G71cleaningServices]

Nice one Dave. As you know I’ve been using this method for over 18months now and not had one complaint. (Well over 100 houses) That’s why we use a small pressure washer rather than the big machine. As long as your not up close to the vents etc it’s fine. It’s definitely the best method to get all the clips clean and get the spider nests out. I experimented on my own property first before I took the idea to a customer’s property. I’ve now got a regular client list to have this clean done annually, so if it was doing any damage or causing damp issues I don’t think I’d be rebooked. Wait till you get the turbo nozzle mate you’ll notice the difference. Once you get into the swing of it you’ll be rattling them out.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks for all the advice Gordon 👍

[@traceyrogers5125]

Wheres the link for the lance, dave?

[@grondheise]

Please can you tell me the suppliers to get all the kit including the turbo nozzles please, Thank you very much for your help

[@chrisfarri8914]

Hi Dave. As someone who had a roofing business for 12 years prior to taking up window cleaning for a less stressful life. I would strongly advise not to pressure was underneath any soffit. Window cleaning pole is fine as the pressure is non existent. Keep safe and good luck

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@stevematthews4214]

This is my concern Chris, I’d like to speed up how long my lads are on GSF jobs but concerned about this method due to the amount of pressure.

[@stevencottrell3046]

Nice work Dave. I use a similar setup for fascia cleaning. I’ve got a k2 and use karchers telescopic pressure lance with the turbo nozzle in it. Does a great job and so much quicker than wfp

[@JPHeath]

I use my Nilfisk P200 with roof cleaner telescopic foamer lance to apply chems, then my spinaclean telescopic lance to clean after, bought a connector to use M22 fittings with the Nilfisk power hose end. Absolutely brilliant, tho I am wary of the undersides of fascias and soffits.

[@squeakycleandave1]

It always pays to be careful. 👍

[@daveparkinson2050]

Hi I’ve just purchased the telescopic 24ft lance from Spinaclean but not sure what connector to buy to connect to my nilfisk p180 power washer, please can you advise me on which connector to get if possible. Thanks 🙏

[@sarahr620]

Great vid, Been doing it this way for over 2 years now. Lance and K2 plus I use a Greenworks cordless pressure on small jobs so much better than scrubbing.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Its funny how split the comments are.

[@markharvey6749]

A good tip there Dave. I'll certainly be adding that bit of kit. Beats all that long reach scrubbing and kinder to my tennis elbow!.

[@nikilush9641]

2 issues is will need access to a tap and to power. Then im not sure if its that much quicker by time you have set up, unplug, move, set up again for back side's

[@matthewnedlwonk]

Generally I wouldn’t use high pressure on the soffits due to potential water ingress. I find the inverted brush with 4 jets does the job in pretty much the same time. Sometimes I’ll pre-spray the GF&S with a mild chemical to make life easier.

[@simonfiler5776]

I've got the same set up but I've used a cheap petrol jetwashing you can't beat it mate,

[@aran7teen]

Not sure how I feel about pressure washing soffits to be honest. Surely you’re only ever one leaky roof away from total disaster. Think I’d rather the job be slower if it cuts the risk of damage to zero.

[@germanavilan7005]

David you always working hard an sacrifices your time to get done this It's not that easy thank you of your advice on universal valve I following much your channel are very helpful using a lance are good you can use a end tips on you lance It comes on different degrees low pressure and tips helps a lot don't forgetting to protect your eyes PPE are important I'm telling you I start getting on my skin white spots due of those chemicals take care ...!!!

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thank you for your great advice

[@dingodave3016]

Good vid but i think i will stick to pole and sill brush, pure water on low until rinsing it off does the trick for me

[@edwinnoort7661]

Great idea! A turbo nozzle will not be better if a normal angle nozzle removes the dirt fine. With a Turbo nozzle you will need to keep a safe distance, as holding too close will possibly damage the surface. Did you know even some upvc fascia’s have laminated surface in top?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Edwin

[@mattsmaintenance7139]

After seeing you,I need one aswell,I had a big PVC clean on last week,took me ages and pulled the shoulders off me

[@handle1196]

Do you have a more detailed video of the lance, it looked like you could extended the pole and retract it while vertical? I bought one years ago and it wouldnt do this with water pressure inside it had to be laid horizonal each time then trying to lift up 5m was hard. Was there much flex in yours

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry but this is the only video I have using this pole. There was a little bit of flex in it but not to bad. Yes you could change the length while it was under pressure.

[@captaingorgeous685]

I’m not really sure about this method at all Dave, I’ve seen it used in America but most of their houses are covered in plastic fascia and the way they are built there is no way water would get into them, the best method is a hot water pressure washer, which you can turn onto Steam I’ve seen this method used it’s absolutely brilliant but the problem is the machines weigh up to about 90 kg or more imagine lugging one round a house and they start at about £2000 for a decent one so you would have to do a lot of cleans to make your money up

[@andyd2033]

Not sure I’d feel happy about pressure washing a fascia or soffit (gutter wouldn’t be an issue, the force of a pressure washer could quite easily get water into the roof space particularly with new builds and the different types of eaves ventilators they use.

[@squeakycleandave1]

You definitely have to be careful

[@edwinnoort7661]

The amount of water used per square metre cleaned is so little, if some water would go the wrong way, let’s say in between a gutter it will dry up quickly. Roofs and walls aren’t made out of sugar. 😅

[@andyd2033]

@@edwinnoort7661 Let’s say it goes through reaves ventilator, let’s say it ends up on something valuable in the loft, let’s say it causes mould to spread throughout the loft space, let’s say it lands on something electrical like a ceiling mounted spot light, let’s say it seeps through the insulation onto the plasterboard ceiling causing water marks to appear on the ceiling…….

[@russfaulkner7526]

A lot of the new builds I do don’t have vents in the soffits, they have vented roof tiles, so this set up is perfect for me

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

I would be concerned about pushing water up in between the facia and gutter under the roof felt and in to the loft.

[@IASC123]

I've been thinking about doing this with ionic constant flow, soft washing!

[@sandrews984]

I currently do it with the dosatron dosing injectors with soft wash method

[@carp491]

I was thinking of doing gutters this way. But read so many saying it’s a bad idea sadly I had to forget it For someone that’s only just started out and is 62 years old doing it by power washer I thought was a god send but sadly not I dare not use it

[@way2go723]

Hi Dave, I have a question once you’re washing the soffits and the facial boards and you then get the windows obviously wet or dirty do you just rinse the windows or end up having to clean them too?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I always clean the windows after

[@jaysvaleting2064]

I would say its safe on the gutter and fronts but the underneath fascia would probably scrubb and lightly mist off to rinse. But tbh unless your going stupid with 15lpm at 200bar then a low pressure washer l carn't see causing any issues.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks Jay👍

[@edboi000]

Hi dave really considering purchasing this lance just out of interest could the lance reach over that flat roof? Or was it not long enough? I have quite lot of houses with pitched roofs id really like to invest but dont want to be stuck if it isnt long enough.. is there longer version? Love to hear your thoughts

[@squeakycleandave1]

That was an 18' lance so the best thing to do is test it with a pole and decide for yourself. There are longer poles available but as it gets longer the price increases. equip2clean.co.uk/collections/telescopic-lances

[@edboi000]

@@squeakycleandave1 do the longer ones hook up to the karcher still?

[@AimHigherWindowCleaning]

Iv not got much experience with facias and gutters myself, so excuse my ignorance. Could you not just go at the job without the chemicals? I mean you’re using pressure now. I could understand why if you’re scrubbing with a wfp still, but surely the pressure washer is more than capable of removing dirt from plastic with no problems??. Great vid tho Dave, I’m not criticising I’m just asking, cheers 👍

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes you could do it with just pressure but ive found its just that bit better with chemicals. The higher the pressure the better the clean when not using chemicals so I try and keep the pressure down a bit to help stop the chance of ingress of water.

[@Tanis-H-Elf]

Excuse my ignorance but why did you need to use the brush before the pressure washer. Surely the pressure washer would do the job on its own.

[@squeakycleandave1]

The chemical that I apply is done through the brush, stopping it from going everywhere. It also helps agitate the grim and work the chemical into it.

[@gonepostal1356]

@@squeakycleandave1 cheers for replying.

[@ched999uk]

Interesting seeing you use a PW on the soffits. I assume that the elec one is lower pressure so it wont cause damage? Just so you know, sound is only coming through 1 channel, it was fine until 'A Trad Window Cleaning Lesson With The Master' that was first one with just single channel audio, all previous ones are both channels.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes Ched. It’s much lower pressure

[@entrepreneurtvuk]

Hi Dave how you do get customers for newbies starting out

[@squeakycleandave1]

When I started I went knocking doors. As I worked with my wife she would work her way down a street knocking and I would clean them as soon as she got them. Now most of my customers come through my Google business page or my web site. My brother moved areas a couple of years ago. He used Bark a lot which cost him a lot but he soon built up a good customer base and built up his reviews

[@tcbrob]

Hi mate, what is name of that telescopic lance your using again ? And where dis you purchase it ? .... Rob WINDOW PAL

[@squeakycleandave1]

The link is in the description below the video

[@darrinperkins2110]

Just wondering if you can help me Dave , there’s nothing on internet to help that I can find , I’m trying to fill my tank up at home and it’s not filling , water is coming through garden hose but not filling up , any ideas Dave ?? Thanks Darrin

[@squeakycleandave1]

Hi Darrin Its hard to say without actually seeing it but it sounds like a blockage somewhere

[@darrinperkins2110]

Thanks for responding Dave , I’m from Bromsgrove, the water goes through water filter and carbon filter and Ro but isn’t going thru my resin tank , but water pressure is very slow , I was wondering if it was the solenoid valve not opening properly

[@darrinperkins2110]

I sorted it out dave it was the solenoid switch the restrictor wasn’t opening up properly.I’ve had to by pass the switch till I get a new one , only downside is carnt leave my tank to fill overnight the auto cut doesant work now . 😕

[@peterrayner2589]

Hi Dave why all the Equipment What's wrong with WFP brush and customers water tap . Done loads of gutters and sofits this way come up great.

[@squeakycleandave1]

If you can make the job easier and faster you will earn more money. I've cleaned gutters and fascia the way you described for years and there is nothing wrong with it but if there is a way to improve on a job why not try it .

[@adriankingdon3055]

I use my toothbrush for getting the dirt out of the recesses of the gutter clips.Tastes earthy.

[@squeakycleandave1]

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[@werdna21]

Hiya Dave, Just watched this video, have the Telescopic lance in my basket! Do you still use this method?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes definitely. I don’t know if it’s quicker but it’s definitely easier

[@kavostat8130]

Well I never thought of using pressure washer for the type of roof, this could cause leak and damage the structure of the roof, spraying chemicals and washing off the chemicals with spray feed power yes , more power pack etc. than you end up paying for damage caused by too much unnecessary pressure and future leakage in the house , you might get away with good solid roofs, but the old ones surely is a big risk of damaging people property, i rather charged more and use conventional method than facing legal action and extra costs and time, that type of roof is designed for receiving water from above not from under with pressurized water flow force under it

[@squeakycleandave1]

I wouldn't use it on every roof. Only ones that are in good condition. That's why i always visit a property to price the job

[@darrinperkins2110]

What fittings did you use on your k4 to your pressure lance Dave ??

[@squeakycleandave1]

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[@PerfectPressureWashing]

Hi Dave, do you flush the Downpipes through to check for any blockages whilst doing a gutter clean with the guttervac? It’s just for future reference as I’m wanting to get a gutter vac but we do gutter cleans the traditional way at the moment and always offer the Dow pipe clearance. Thanks

[@squeakycleandave1]

If you drop the nozzle into the top of the downpipe if it's clear you can hear it sucking the air up it. if it won't clean with the gutter vac it's normally in the swan neck which will probably need taking apart to clear

[@PerfectPressureWashing]

@@squeakycleandave1 yeah usually when it’s blocked it is in the swan neck plenty of water and tapping does the trick for me usually

[@sandrews984]

9 jobs out of 10 with heavy soilage need down spouts disconnected and cleared

[@davidmonk7280]

Don’t kid me asking dave what would we charge for this type or clean with this equipment

[@squeakycleandave1]

Depends on the job but £4-£7 per/meter

[@sandrews984]

What was the first process with the brush where you just applying chemical with it ?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I applied a chemical with a brush to help break down the dirt before washing

[@JungleOfMeat]

What kind of prices are you charging for guttering?

[@squeakycleandave1]

It all depends on the job

[@wayneosullivan1549]

Dave what colour nozzle did you used on those jobs mate with the jet washer thanks

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry Wayne I honestly can’t remember. I filmed that video 6 months ago. I now use a turbo nozzle

[@wayneosullivan1549]

@@squeakycleandave1 Dave do you get good results from the turbo nozzle mate

[@michaelbarry5869]

hi Dave Great video - i being moving towards doing this method - have oval 8 converter to pressure wfp kit with gx390 too powerfull -so looking to get good small pressure washer to match up ! is it much quicker

[@squeakycleandave1]

I thought so definitely The K4 did a good job but I’ve also been advised to use a Kranzel 10/122 TS kranzle-pressure-washers.co.uk/products/kranzle-k10-122-ts

[@pauluss1053]

Nope :( not for me - the Xmas pressies in the loft will be drenched sadly :(

[@TonyBecks1969]

So could you use this lance to clean moss off a garage roof for instance?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Yes it’s possible if it’s the right tiles and condition. Thank a look at SIDS videos from Partridge Exterior Cleaning Chanel

[@TonyBecks1969]

@@squeakycleandave1 Thanks Dave keep up the good work. 👍

[@dacelticcross]

Does sodium hypochlorite not work for cleaning fascia and soffit?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I try to use chemicals as little as possible

[@roguemoon4599]

for power do you have a petrol generator?

[@squeakycleandave1]

I normally use the customers power but thinking of getting a genny

[@Davez2023]

By how much did it lessen your time compared to using a brush?

[@squeakycleandave1]

Probably took 1/2 the time but even if it had taken the same time it was easier on the arms.

[@Davez2023]

@@squeakycleandave1 awesome!

[@somersetlevellersmtb5564]

Can’t find the link to the lance?

[@squeakycleandave1]

It’s in the comments below the video

[@timrutland9711]

how long is that pole tjanks mate

[@squeakycleandave1]

Its an 18' pole

[@Shiny-boy]

You shouldn't be pressure washing up into the soffits and gutters dave. Your asking for trouble in there roof space. Sorry dave this is a silly idea. Imo

[@wallot70]

most your items are not in stock

[@squeakycleandave1]

Sorry I made the video over a year ago when they were in stock

[@joshmitchell3369]

Been doing it this way for years, what you all needs up to? You scrubbers lol

[@113animal]

Hi Dave, this is total madness you are asking for trouble, a lot of soft and fascias are vented and you will push water up into the roof space, also they are not sealed well enough to stop water from a pressure washer going up into the roof space. You are giving people ideas which is a good thing but on this occasion it is not, a lot of cleaners have no experience of how builders put things together, you are asking for trouble because if someone watches this video and causes damage to a property, they are going to try and put the blame on you. I have been to a property that had the plastics cleaned with a pressure washer, there was trims hanging off all over the place loose gutters rather you than me this is just corner cutting.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks for your advice Paul 👍

[@psychicdavidcharles8897]

Had to turn off because of awful music.

[@SMCleaning]

Dave, all due respect for your work experience and years spent in the trade - but this is the most stupid idea I've ever seen on this channel. It's cool and is very fast, however there were lots of reported leaks and fascia braking that happened over years that this is a very BAD idea. Water gets above the fascia and ends up inside them mostly streaking down the attic and causing leaks. Not a good way of doing it. Effective? Yes! Efficient? Yes! Safe? Not at all.

[@squeakycleandave1]

Something to take into account.

[@kamilfrancoolczak]

Yes , true . I had a customer who was saying: hope you are not using a pressure washer, I don’t want you destroying my roof etc. btw I used to get all wet with that. As a comparison my neighbours gutters after 3 year when I cleaned them with a pressure washer look so much worse then mine using a brush 3 years ago as well. Scrubbing is more lasting unfortunately;).

[@SMCleaning]

@@kamilfrancoolczak You are right. it is all cool and pleasant until u get a phone call from a customer u did this way saying he had checks on his leaking roof done and you flooded the 50 year old wooden frame, electrical installation and newly refurbished bedroom. NO, THANK YOU. Dave I suggest you change the name of your video to: Not cleaning with a brush until I get a bailiff at my working equipment

[@Bzz22]

Hi great video , i have tried to source the lance your using , through the link it always appears to be out of stock . Could you send make & model number please . Thanks .